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🌴Gulf Views- Beachside Pool- Studio Top of the Gulf 813🌴

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Beach view

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Thomas Drive
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Believe It or Not
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🌴Gulf Views- Beachside Pool- Studio Top of the Gulf 813🌴

Top Reasons to Book this Gorgeous Condo:

* Recently Renovated with Fantastic Views

* Perfect for Couples or a Small Family Retreat

* Fully Equipped Kitchen, Coffee Bar, and Smart TV

* Newly Renovated Gym- Opened August 2025

* Clean and Pristine Complex

* Laundry Facilities are located on floors 2,4,6 and 8. $2 to wash and $1.50 to dry (subject to change per HOA)

* Stroll Down the Beach to Pineapple Willy's or Schooners for Meals with a Great View

* Opening soon, Nashville's Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge with live music 7 nights a week on Thomas Drive

* Dolly Parton’s Pirate Voyage Dinner and Show and Top Golf at Pier Park

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to Whimsical Waves at Top of the Gulf 813, a beautifully renovated 8th-floor studio designed for a dreamy beach escape. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a small family retreat, this stylish condo comfortably sleeps up to four guests with two plush queen beds. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen featuring brand-new cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and a charming coffee bar—ideal for slow mornings before heading out to the sand. Relax with Smart TV and WiFi, refresh in the full bath, and take in sweeping views of the emerald waters and sparkling community pool from your private perch above it all. Spend your days strolling to the sugar-white beach just steps away, lounging poolside, or simply unwinding in one of the cozy spaces throughout the condo while soaking in the coastal scenery. Whimsical Waves is your perfect setting to relax, recharge, and savor the beauty of the Gulf Coast.

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!


*This property doesn't allow groups of adults age 25 or under. No Exceptions. *

**Top of the Gulf charges a $30 registration fee at check-in, which includes a parking pass. 2 wristbands are provided in the unit upon arrival and must be left in the unit before check-out. Any wristbands not left will incur additional fees. **

**Top of the Gulf does not allow guests on site who are not staying within the complex. **

**The Top of the Gulf Cafe is seasonal through Oct 31st (subject to change) **

*Laundry Facilities are located on floors 2,4,6 and 8. $2 to wash and $1.50 to dry (subject to change by HOA)

Top of the Gulf features nice landscaping, grills, pristine beachside amenities, a gorgeous pool, and a kiddie pool where personal chairs and coolers are welcome throughout. The complex's game room boasts a pool table and a foosball table, while the pool area features a shuffleboard court and cornhole boards. A large swing and an oversized Adirondack chair add to the beachy atmosphere and make for great photo opportunities. The onsite Surf Snack Shack offers grilled items, drinks, smoothies, and other goodies, plus dedicated wifi for guests. Top of the Gulf is located just minutes from gourmet seafood dining, signature golf courses, amazing deep-sea fishing, a fabulous water park, miniature golf, gift shops, and the world-class entertainment and events Panama City Beach is famous for. Nearby, at the corner of Thomas Dr and North Lagoon Dr is Captain Anderson's Marina and Restaurant. You will find delicious fresh seafood, charter fishing boats, shell, and dolphin excursions. Major grocery stores and retailers are also within a 10-minute drive. Find your perfect beach getaway at the Top of the Gulf.

The Bedroom Set:

Studio: 2 Queen Beds

Area Attractions:

At the end of Thomas Drive is the gorgeous St. Andrews State Park. Grand Lagoon touches the park to the north, and to the south is the beautiful Gulf. Swimming and fishing are great at the park without the large crowds! Take the kids over to Shipwreck Island waterpark for more splashing fun, or take a pleasant stroll about a mile down the beach to Schooner's for a delicious meal or drink.

If you're looking for great shopping and fabulous eateries, nearby Pier Park will fill the bill! With more than 125 retail, dining, and entertainment choices, Pier Park is a one-of-a-kind beachfront family-friendly attraction featuring island-inspired architecture and popular stores. Dillard’s, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target, and Forever 21 are just a few. Dine at numerous eateries like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Dick’s Last Resort, and Five Guys Burgers, or catch a show at Dolly Parton's Pirate Voyage Dinner Theatre or Grand IMAX Theater. Play, eat, and compete at Topgolf—don’t miss the action at Pier Park.

Registration Number=48592
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Thomas Drive. Features include a gym and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, Smart TV and fridges
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Thomas Drive and 10 minutes on foot from Panama City Beaches
🌴Gulf Views- Beachside Pool- Studio Top of the Gulf 813🌴 offers its guests a fitness centre, an arcade/games room, and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Panama City Beach apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 489 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 48592
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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🌴Gulf Views- Beachside Pool- Studio Top of the Gulf 813🌴 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireyna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

The room was perfect for a long weekend. We’ve stayed at the property a few times and it gets better every time. I could tell where the property had recently had major updates & was overall just better. We will definitely be better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Trip!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach Getaway

Location was convenient, right on the beach, close to restaurants and Walmart. The condo was clean, great beach view, and there weren’t any loud disruptive neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Clayton S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for short stay

Small studio with a good view. Clean and nice. Perfect for a short weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice condo

The condo was clean upon arrival. Has a beautiful view of the ocean. There is a flor to ceiling window along with a few othe small windows that allow for a perfect view of the ocean. Check in was easy. The bed and pillows are extremely uncomfortable. The bed sinks in badly in the middle. It really needs replaced. The couch is hard as a rock. Not something you really want to sit on to try and relax. Thankfully we did not spend much time in our room. There are no balconies outside the rooms here which was quite disappointing since we love sitting out there at night and in the mornings. They do have balcony areas around the complex on each floor with chairs but we like a bit more privacy. This condo seems to be on the more quiet end of PCB which was nice since we don't really like all the noise and craziness of people riding up and down the strip. Overall it was a nice place and we didnt have any issues while staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oliver

The condo & location were great! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Beautiful view!

Property was perfect for my solo get away - room had a beautiful view and the short walk to the beach was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect view

Pictures are accurate! It is a great view, less busy area but still on the main strip. Very peaceful getaway! Only downfall was slow drain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ralph Robert C.

Top of the Gulf 813

bad bed, shower dirty, no balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Panama

I found the apartment to be nice. It could use a little more cleaning but wasn’t gross. I did get in earlier ( which i appreciated) so I don’t know if effective their cleaning time. The bed was a little hard but for the money was a fantastic stay. Also, a dresser under the tv would be nice. We struggle to find a place to put our clothes up. Most of the staff was friendly. Appreciate the lady in the gift shop when I needed some first aid.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best view in property too me

It was amazing view I felt like I was in heaven!!813
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top of the Gulf

Everything was absolutely perfect! Fabulous location! Close to everything, yet off if the main drag! I will definitely be staying here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Darby N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place for the price

Beautiful view, beautiful beach. The place was clean and had a great view. Perfect for a couple or single person. Only complaint? Parking was 30 even though the instructions said 20, and it has to be cash. Why you have to pay to park at a bunch of condos is beyond me but that’s ok. On-site manager was super nice though! She gave us the code to the game room and was very sweet. The neighborhood is ok. Very touristy. It reminded me of staying on International Drive in Orlando. If you know you know. Great place though! Great walking distance to some cool restaurant/bars/fun activities. I’m only taking a star off because charging people to park at a condo is kind of not cool. That’s something hotels do. We use Vrbo and that other site to get away from stuff like that. Other than that, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Don R.

Nice place for the money

Wasn’t the cleanest so they can definitely improve on the house cleaning but other than that it was nice overall
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was in a great location and staff was great. The o ly down fall is no where to hang up clothes or dresser to put anything in. Overall it was great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bday get away

Overall the place was very nice. Was never able to connect to Wi-Fi. Or watch tv no local listings, major networks, or sports channels.. I would visit again. Perfect size and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Johanna h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value Needs a few “tune ups”

The unit has a beautiful view and the pictures are accurate. The building has been very well maintained for its age. Staff was Very nice! The unit lacked some cleanliness ( just a not so deep cleaning ) sink slow to drain, flooring not especially clean, sheets did not fit the bed, small thin pillows, tv was in & out of Wi-Fi, a bit musty smell, pots and pans pretty old, All in all it was a 3.5 stars out of 5 Maybe I have high expectations but I feel this is accurate
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

The property is exactly like the photos! It was terrific. The view incredible. Perfect for 2 people! We loved this property! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ruth b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gift To Myself

My third stay at Top of the Gulf and the best unit so far! Bright and clean, comfortable bed (pillows not so much) and perfect view of the beach and the ocean. I loved being on the top floor. I love the big picture window. I chose this unit because one window is operable, but alas, too much wind and rain, so I kept it closed. I will book this again if I ever get the chance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacay

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, relaxing week!

We had a wonderful stay at Top of the Gulf. Our room was stocked with everything we needed. One of the best parts of the property was that it wasn’t very busy at all- even in the middle of the summer. The elevators were quick and the beach was roomy. The only drawback was that there was a picture in the listing advertising free beach service. After booking, we found out beach service was not included. We were very disappointed. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022